Returning to running after injury
Things to consider when returning to RUNNING 🏃♀️ after hip, knee or back pain...
1) Don't just go back to running expecting to be able to do the same distance as what you were before. Always build back up gradually
2) If at first you don't succeed, try again and then again if need be. You may flare back up when getting back in to running. That's ok. Rest, rehab and then try again
3) Rehab may need to be more than just doing a few squats and calf raises. Running is a dynamic movement, with high loads and lots of force to absorb. Work on on your landing mechanics, work on absorbing force, work with high loads (squat jumps, back squats, hopping, bounding etc)
4) Rehab the entire chain (ankle, knees and hips) not just where it hurts. Eg. if you're back is getting sore when you run, don't forget to look at ankle and knee mechanics
5) Don't let pain stop you from running. And don't use age (I'm just getting older) as an excuse. We all deserve the right to run (or not to run!)
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1) Don't just go back to running expecting to be able to do the same distance as what you were before. Always build back up gradually
2) If at first you don't succeed, try again and then again if need be. You may flare back up when getting back in to running. That's ok. Rest, rehab and then try again
3) Rehab may need to be more than just doing a few squats and calf raises. Running is a dynamic movement, with high loads and lots of force to absorb. Work on on your landing mechanics, work on absorbing force, work with high loads (squat jumps, back squats, hopping, bounding etc)
4) Rehab the entire chain (ankle, knees and hips) not just where it hurts. Eg. if you're back is getting sore when you run, don't forget to look at ankle and knee mechanics
5) Don't let pain stop you from running. And don't use age (I'm just getting older) as an excuse. We all deserve the right to run (or not to run!)
Have a question on rehabbing for running? 🤔
Shoot us a message via the contact page
